The fire alarm industry is full of rules. I’ve previously explained each of the six categories of rules, which apply, respectively, to manufacturers, what to install, how to install, to individuals, ...

In the February 2024 issue, I introduced the what rules – the category of rules that tell us what to install in a building, typically segmented by occupancy classification and maximum allowable ...

Article 760 covers the installation of wiring and equipment for fire alarm systems. Residential smoke alarm systems, including interconnecting wiring, are not covered by Art. 760 because they are not ...

Business fires cause hundreds of millions of dollars in damages every year, making this one of the most important safety issues for business owners and office or facility managers to address.

There’s never a bad time to invest in home fire safety, and the best place to start is checking your home’s smoke alarms to ensure they’re working properly. These invaluable devices protect you and ...

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A house fire can turn deadly in just two minutes, but many families still aren't prepared. Through a life-saving program at the American Red Cross, volunteers go door to door across Los Angeles, ...

A large number of people have a smoke alarm in their home. It is attached to the ceiling, beeps when the battery fails, and ...

Columbia Fire continues to provide fire protection services and commercial security systems for residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional properties across Washington and Northern Idaho.